Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued the following statement in reaction to comments by Alejandro García Padilla, Governor of Puerto Rico, stating that the commonwealth will not be able to pay back its estimated $72 billion in debt. “The situation in Puerto Rico is dire, and requires immediate action by the federal government. I…
“Today is a historic day in the United States. The Supreme Court has made history and affirmed a basic human right today by allowing men and women to legally marry throughout this nation, regardless of their sexual orientation,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “After two decades of litigation, the Supreme Court has finally…
“It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Mario Biaggi this morning. Mr. Biaggi is remembered by many as beloved figure in this borough, admired for both his career as a police officer and for his tireless commitment to constituent service. My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is praising a decision by the City’s Department of Environmental Protection to expand public access to the Jerome Park Reservoir. “This is incredibly welcome news, and something my office has advocated for over the past few years. Jerome Park Reservoir is a historic gem of the Northwest Bronx, yet…
Responses Solicited for Mixed-Use, Live/Work Development to Include Substantial Affordable Housing and High-Quality Employment Opportunities New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) today announced the release of aRequest for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for a mixed-income, live/work development on a City-owned site on Spofford Avenue in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx. The RFEI represents…
On Tuesday, June 23, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. joined owner Paul Palombo (L) and Marlene Cintron (R), President of the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, to cut the ribbon at Palombo Bakery’s latest Bronx outpost on East 161st Street and Walton Avenue.
“It is great to see that an agreement was made on the 2016 budget in a timely manner,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “There are a lot of positive aspects in this budget. The addition of more uniformed police officers is always welcomed as we continue to find ways to keep our neighborhoods…
“The proposed LG Tower had the potential to stain a national treasure—the Palisades—which look virtually the same as they did when man first laid eyes on them. This compromise is a tremendous victory not only for The Bronx, but for New York, New Jersey and nature lovers everywhere. A smaller LG Tower, one shorter than…
“The Confederate flag represents a period of time where the American people were shattered and violently divided over how humans should be treated based on the color of their skin, representing a culture that promotes division and discrimination. “I am happy to see the Republican leadership in the state of South Carolina coming around on…
“Congressman Herman Badillo was a trailblazer in government,” said Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. “I congratulate Congress Members Charles B. Rangel, José E. Serrano and Joseph Crowley for introducing federal legislation to make my proposal for a ‘Herman Badillo Post Office’ a reality. “I am very proud to have known him and to have called…